Chicago's Home of Chicken & Waffles
Last inspected: Jun 27, 2025
78
Score
Chicago's Home of Chicken & Waffles has been inspected 50 times since 2010. The most recent report on file is from Jun 27, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around seven violations each, up from closer to two violations before.
Looking across the full record, “approved thawing methods used” is the recurring theme, flagged 28 times.
Chicago's Home of Chicken & Waffles' latest score of 78 falls below the Chicago average of 81. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jun 27, 2025
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: 3-501.13 OBSERVED TUBS CONTAINING RAW FROZEN FISH STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR PREP/DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND THAW FISH UNDER REFRIGERATION OR CONTINUOUS WATER IN PREP SINK.MUST MAINTAIN
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-305.12 OBSERVED LARGE CONTAINERS CONTAINING FISH, MIXED SEASONINGS, BOXES OF GREENS AND PREPPPED GREENS IN POTS STORED ON FLOORS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUJCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING. STORING FOOD ON FLOOR IS PROHIBITED IN ORDER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: -601.11(B) OBSERVED ALL PREP TABLES, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACE OF COOLING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE RACKS, BEVERAGE DISPENSERS, HOT HOLDING UNITS (STEAM TABLE AND ALL HEAVY FRYING EQUIPMENT LOCATED IN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND HEAVY GREASE BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN CLEAN EQUIPMENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 OBSERVED FLOORS AND WALL TILES (ATTACHMENTS) THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREAS WITH BROKEN, DAMAGED TILES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THAT ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-501.14 OUT C 09/20/2025 OBSERVED VENTILATION HOOD WITH EXCESSIVE BUILT-UP THICK LAYERS OF DRIPPING GREASE BUILDUP ON GRATES AND SURROUNDING SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VENT CLEANING SERVICES AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
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78
Jun 20, 2025
Complaint
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IN USE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED SANITIZER STGRENGHT AT 0PPM. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE OF EQUIPMENT UNTIL PROPERLY SANITIZING AT @ LEAST 50PPM. MUST MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND CLEANSER AVAILABLE AT HANDSINK LOCATED IN BEVERAGE STATION PREP. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-030 (C). SEE ABOVE VIOLATION FOR CITATION INFORMATION.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING TCS FOODS (RICE, CHICKEN, FISH, SLICED TOMATOES). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE CERTIFICATE HOLDER ON SITE WHILE OPENING AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION 2 LARGE LIVE COCKROACHES CRAWLING ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK PIPING AND ON FLOOR UNDER DISHWASHING MACHINE, APPROXIMATLEY 100 SMALL RODENT DROPPINGS INSIDE SLIDING DOOR CABINET LOCATED UNDERNEATH BEVERAGE DISPENSER, SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG SIDE OF SAID EQUIPMENT, AND INSIDE ROOM ATTACHED TO BEVERAGE PREP AREA WHERE HOT WATER TANK IS LOCATED. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 65 SMALL BLACK LIVE FLIES IN THE FOLLOWING PLACES.., ON UNOPENED SYRUP BOXES STACKED IN REAR PREP, ON WALLS THROUGHOUT DISHWASHING ROOM/PREP, ON ALL HANDSINK BASINS LOCATED IN PREP AREAS, ON EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLING UNITS AND FLYING THROUGHOUT PREP/ DINING AREA AND TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR ADDIDIONAL SERVICE. MUST ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND DRYING PROVISION AVAILABLE AT HANDSINK LOCATED IN IN USE PREP AREA AND BEVERAGE STATION PREP DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED. PERSON IN CHARGE PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS AT THIS TIME.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TUBS CONTAINING RAW FROZEN FISH STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR PREP/DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND THAW FISH UNDER REFRIGERATION OR CONTINUOUS WATER IN PREP SINK.MUST MAINTAIN
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT DOOR OF FACILITY NOT RODENT PROOF, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE CONTAINERS CONTAINING FISH, MIXED SEASONINGS, BOXES OF GREENS AND PREPPPED GREENS IN POTS STORED ON FLOORS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUJCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING. STORING FOOD ON FLOOR IS PROHIBITED IN ORDER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO STORE SOILED WIPING CLOTHS INSIDE SANITIZING WATER AT LEAST 5OPPM IN BETWEEN USES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL PREP TABLES, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACE OF COOLING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE RACKS, BEVERAGE DISPENSERS, HOT HOLDING UNITS (STEAM TABLE AND ALL HEAVY FRYING EQUIPMENT LOCATED IN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND HEAVY GREASE BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN CLEAN EQUIPMENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS AND WALL TILES (ATTACHMENTS) THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREAS WITH BROKEN, DAMAGED TILES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THAT ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VENTILATION HOOD WITH EXCESSIVE BUILT-UP THICK LAYERS OF DRIPPING GREASE BUILDUP ON GRATES AND SURROUNDING SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VENT CLEANING SERVICES AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
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Feb 24, 2025
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAK AT THE 3 COMP SINK FAUCET FIXTURE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE. ALSO CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELD IN THE DISH WASHING AREA TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
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Sep 10, 2024
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR DOOR HANDLE MISSING. MUST PROVIDE FOR PROPER CLOSURE TO PREVENT POSSIBLE ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STOCK ELEVATED ON MILK CRATES IN THE STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MAMAGER TO PROPERLY STORE DRY GOOD ON SHEVLING RACK THAT ARE EASILY TO CLEAN AND MONITER UNDERNEAT AND BEHIND
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INSIDE OF ALL CABINETS IN THE REAR WAITRESS STATIONS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALL BASE LOOSE BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN WHERE EVER NEEDED TO PREVENT ACCUMULATION OF DEBRIS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS, FLOOR DRAINS, WALLS AND CEILING THROUGH OUT PREMISES. ALSO KEEP FLOORS DRY AS POSSIBLE.
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78
May 2, 2024
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Apr 16, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS IN THE DISH WASH AREA AND IN THE PREP AREA.
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Dec 8, 2023
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE COOLERS AND FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE: THE WAITRESS STATIONS, DISH WASHING ROOM AND KITCHEN. ALSO CLEAN THE WALL AND CEILING TILES AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE DISHWASHING ROOM.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL CITY CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST COMPLY WITH THE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Jun 17, 2022
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DARK GROVES IN STAINED CUTTING BOARDS ON PREP COOLER. MUST RESURFACE OR REPLACE TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIQUID AND DEBRIS IN CRACKS BETWEEN TILES IN FLOOR OF COOKING AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND REPAIR TO MAKE EVEN, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE (GROUT). MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
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Jun 9, 2022
Complaint
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN PANS AND CONTAINERS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AND IN COOLERS. FOUND EGG WASH @ 47.8F; SHREDDED CHEESE @ 45.5F; COOKED BEANS @ 51F; SALMON @47.1F; COOKED PASTA 51.4F; CHICKEN @ 55.1F. INSTRUCTED ALL TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD (IN REFRIGERATION) @ 41F OR LOWER AT ALL TIMES. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED DENATURED FOODS DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. SEE ABOVE VIOLATION 3-501.16(A:1) FOR CITATION.
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Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES NEAR HOT HOLDING UNIT. FOUND GRILLED ONIONS @ 97.5F SITTING ON SHELF ON HOT HOLDING UNIT; FOUND A PAN OF COOKED POTATOES AND PEPPERS IN A PAN ON COUNTER @ 125.9F. INSTRUCTED ALL HOT TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD @ 135F OR HIGHER AT ALL TIMES. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED DENATURED FOODS DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 SMALL, BLACK FLIES ON WALLS, CEILINGS AND FLYING AROUND IN REAR STORAGE ROOM AND IN HALLWAY. INSTRUCTED MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE TO MINIMIZE PEST ACTIVITY. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPER STORED ON COUNTERS AND CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL WIPING CLOTHS INSIDE A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DARK GROVES IN STAINED CUTTING BOARDS ON PREP COOLER. MUST RESURFACE OR REPLACE TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TOWEL USED AS A MEAN FOR REPAIR ON HANDLE OF DISH MACHINE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIQUID AND DEBRIS IN CRACKS BETWEEN TILES IN FLOOR OF COOKING AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND REPAIR TO MAKE EVEN, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE (GROUT). MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST AND GREASE IN VENTILATION HOOD OVER COOKING AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING METHOD IN USE. OBSERVED FISH SITTING IN STANDING WATER IN 1 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MUST USE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING APPROVED METHOD FOR THAWING: IN REFRIGERATION, IN A MICROWAVE AS PART OF A CONTINUOUS COOKING PROCESS, OR COMPLETELY SUBMERGED UNDER RUNNING WATER WITH SUFFICIENT WATER VELOCITY TO AGITATE AND FLOAT OFF LOOSE PARTICLES IN AN OVERLFOW. MANAGER CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION.
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Mar 22, 2021
Suspected Food Poisoning
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE UPPER INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE BOTTOM INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE OBSERVED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR AND WALLS IN HALLWAY LEADING TO WASHROOMS MISSING FLOOR TILE AND PAINT ON NEWLY PLASTERD WALL; INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND AROUND/UNDER OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT.
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Apr 9, 2020
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: THERE IS A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN THE LEAK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: THE FLOORS NEED TO BE GROUTED IN THE SIDE/REAR/FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AND DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO GROUT FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MOPS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANGING UP TO PROPERLY DRY WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER THE SINKS AND COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT WITH WATER, DIRT, FOOD AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DRY FLOORS. -THE WALLS AROUND THE DISH MACHINE, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS (CFM) HAVE NOT TAKEN THE ALLERGEN TRAINING COURSE. INSTRUCTED ALL CFM TO TAKE THE COURSE AND PROVIDE PROOF.
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Apr 2, 2020
Routine
4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: HAND WASHING SINK BY THE DISH MACHINE WITH A LARGE CONTAINER STORED INSIDE OF IT. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL SINKS ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO SOAP AT THE HAND WASHING SINK NEXT TO THE DISH WASHER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c) NO CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE SAME HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIN 7-38-030(c) NO CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND THE HOT WATER AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE WAIT STATION PREP AREA AT 161F. INSTRUCTED TO ADJUST HOT WATER TO THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE OR PROVIDE COLD WATER TO HAND WASHING SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c) NO CITATION ISSUED
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS ARE NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP DRYERS AND OVEN WITH GREASE, DIRT AND FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: THERE IS A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN THE LEAK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: THE FLOORS NEED TO BE GROUTED IN THE SIDE/REAR/FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AND DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO GROUT FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MOPS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANGING UP TO PROPERLY DRY WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER THE SINKS AND COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT WITH WATER, DIRT, FOOD AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DRY FLOORS. -THE WALLS AROUND THE DISH MACHINE, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS (CFM) HAVE NOT TAKEN THE ALLERGEN TRAINING COURSE. INSTRUCTED ALL CFMS TO TAKE THE COURSE AND PROVIDE PROOF.
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Nov 25, 2019
License
No violations found.
100
Oct 25, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE BEVERAGE AREA WHERE COFFEE AND TEA IS PREPARED; MUST INSTALL WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND HANDTOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME GASKETS ON THE REFRIGERATION UNIT DOORS IN NEED OF REPAIR; REPAIR OR REPLACE WHERE NEEDED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE BOTTOM AREA OF THE FRYERS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS AND STOVE, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AROUND AND UNDER ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENTS IN HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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May 8, 2019
Complaint
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD NOT MEETING REQUIRE TEMPERATURE OF 41 DEGREES OR BELOW IN PREP REACH IN COOLER IN MAIN PREP KITCHEN AREA. FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS(RAW EGGS, LIQUID EGGS, RAW CHICKEN, DICED TOMATOES, GROUND TURKEY, AND CHEESE) AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 48F-52.1F. FOOD HANDLER VOLUNTARY DISCARDED FOOD ITEMS NOT IN TEMPERATURE. APPROX. 5 1/2 POUNDS AND $125 VALUE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREP COOLER IN MAIN KITCHEN CONTAINING TCS FOOD ITEMS WITH AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 52.5F. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41 F OR LOWER. EQUIPMENT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASH SINK IN FRONT COOK LINE AREA. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2200445 DATED 8/2/2018 NOT CORRECTED: #57 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES ON SITE FOR INSPECTION REVIEW. #58 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. MUST CORRECT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LID COVERS FOR RECEPTACLES IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR IN KITCHEN AREA OF FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN AREA AROUND EQUIPMENT AND IN DISH WASHING AREA TO PREVENT POOLING WATER.
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Aug 2, 2018
Complaint
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 20 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON MOP SINK. MUST OBTAIN AND INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR MOP SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD NOT MEETING REQUIRE TEMPERATURE OF 41 DEGREES OF BELOW IN PREP REACH IN COOLER IN MAIN PREP KITCHEN AREA. MAC & CHEESE AT 51.7 DEGREES, POTATO SALAD AT 47.9 DGEREES F. FOOD HANDLER VOLUNTARY DISCARDED FOOD ITEMS NOT IN TEMPERATURE. APPROX. 35 POUNDS $650. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FICILITY FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING AND HANDLING TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS)FOOD WITHOUT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AND CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN ON SITE AND CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-012(A)(A) NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER * STATEMENT FOR THE FOOD PRODUCTS OFFERED. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING THERMOMETERS FOR REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS FOR FACILITY OR IN DISREPAIR. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN THERMOMETERS FOR UNITS. PERSON IN CHARGE OBTAINED THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS AND FREEZER AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSEVED FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES ACTIVELY HANDLE FOOD WITH OUT UTILIZING HAIR RESTRAINTS SUCH AS HATS, HAIR COVERINGS OR HAIR NETS. ALLY FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
40
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR THROUGH OUT FACILITY. MUST STORE ITEMS 6 INCHES FROM FLOOR.
44
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INSIDE OF REACH IN COOLER WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ACCUMULATION ON DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER SHELVES, CABNIET IN PREP AREA, DRY STORAGE AND UNDER EQUIPMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
49
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Heavily scored dish washing racks with accumulation for grim and debris on, inside and around racks. Must replace racks. Heavily scored cutting boards through out facility. Must replace and maintain cutting boards.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDSINK IN WOMENS REST ROOM IN DISREPAIR ( FAUCET). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR TILES IN DISREPAIR LOOSE FLOOR TILES THROUGHT OUT FACILITY, FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, DISH WASHING, AND FURNACE AREAS, FLOOR TO WALL JUNCTURE IN DISREPAIR IN PREP KITCHEN AREA, COOK LINE, WAIT STATION AREA AND SERVICE CLOSET AREA. MUST REPLACE ALL MISSING AND REPAIR AND MAINTAIN DAMAGED TILES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOP IN A POSITION THAT DOES NOT ALLOW TO DRY PROPERLY AND PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST STORE MOP AFTER USE IN A POSITION THAT ALLOWS AIR-DRY WITHOUT SOILING AND PEST HARBORAGE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCULUMATION OF UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THROUOUT FACILITY AND DISORGANIZED AND CLUTTER FOR HARBORAGE CONDITIONS. REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS NOT NEEDED FOR DAILY OPERATION AND ORGANIZE AREAS.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Missing ceiling tiles in disrepair/missing in in wait station area, women restroom and ware washing area. Must repair and maintain. Wall in disrepair and tiles missing in ware washing area near one compartment. Must repair and maintain.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NON FUNCTIONAL LIGHTS IN WAIT STATION AREA, WARE WASHING AREA, AND INSIDE REACH IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES ON SITE FOR INSPECTION REVIEW.
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Jun 22, 2018
Reinspection
9 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Pots, pans and multiuse utensils not stored properly. Items stored on floor in next to dish rack. Must clean, sanitize and properly store items.
31
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS ON THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES, COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS, CABINETS, SHELVES IN REAR PREP AREA, DISH WASHING AREA AND WAIT STATION AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. Heavily scored dish washing racks with accumulation for grim and debris on, inside and around racks. Must replace racks. Heavily scored cutting boards through out facility. Must replace and maintain cutting boards.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: COVING IN DISREPAIR IN WAIT PIT AREA, GROUT IN DISREPAIR LOOSE FLOOR TILES THROUGHT OUT FACILITY, FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, DISH WASHING, AND FURNACE AREAS, FLOOR TO WALL JUNCTURE IN DISREPAIR. POOLS OF WATER THROUHOUT FACILITY IN PREP AREAS. FACILITY MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Missing ceiling tiles in disrepair/missing in in wait station area, women restroom and ware washing area. Must repair and maintain. Wall in disrepair and tiles missing in ware washing area near one compartment. Must repair and maintain.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Non functional lights in wait station area, ware washing area and inside reach in freezer and coolers. Must repair/obtain lights.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Leaking drain pipe under three compartment sink and faucet leaking in disrepair at three compartment sink; Hot water faucet in disrepair in women restroom, water pressure low in men restroom; water leaking from pipe in water heater closet. Facility must repair all and maintain. Observed no hand sink in rear prep area or ware washing area. Facility must install hand sink plumbed to city water pressure.
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Facility missing thermometers for reach in coolers and freezers through out facility. Must obtain and maintain.
40
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Ice dispensing utensils not stored properly (Bowl stored inside ice). Must properly store dispensing utensils for prevention of contamination and maintain.
43
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: Facility does not have required food handler training certificates for all food handler employees. Must obtain and maintain training food handler certification for all employees.
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Jun 14, 2018
Routine
12 minor violations.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: Observed hand sink in rear prep and wait station pit area without paper towels/ sanitary drying device. Must obtain and maintain paper towels at all hand sinks. Observed hand sink in rear prep area with bowls stored inside no access for hand washing. Food handler removed bowls for hand washing access, hand sink are for hand washing only. Critical Violation 7-38-030.
12
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: Outside waste grease storage area not maintain and clean, condition for rodent harborage accumulation of food debris and grease on top and around unit. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain waste grease storage area. Serious Violation 7-38-020
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: Previous minor violation not corrected for inspection 2117053 performed on 12-12-17. Violation #32 INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED SINK AND STEAM TABLE ON BOTH SIDES. #33 CLEAN SHELVES AND CABINETS UNDER BEVERAGE AREA. #34 CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS, BETWEEN WATER HEATER AND FURNACE IN FURNACE ROOM. REMOVE EXCESS WATER OFF FLOOR IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. #38 REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER EXPOSED SINK IN PREP AREA. Serious Violation 7-42-090
29
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Pots, pans and multiuse utensils not stored properly. Items stored on floor in next to dish rack. Must clean, sanitize and properly store items.
31
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS ON THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES, COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS, CABINETS, SHELVES IN REAR PREP AREA, DISH WASHING AREA AND WAIT STATION AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. Heavily scored dish washing racks with accumulation for grim and debris on, inside and around racks. Must replace racks. Heavily scored cutting boards through out facility. Must replace and maintain cutting boards.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: COVING IN DISREPAIR IN WAIT PIT AREA, GROUT IN DISREPAIR LOOSE FLOOR TILES THROUGHT OUT FACILITY, FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, DISH WASHING, AND FURNACE AREAS, FLOOR TO WALL JUNCTURE IN DISREPAIR. POOLS OF WATER THROUHOUT FACILITY IN PREP AREAS. FACILITY MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Missing ceiling tiles in disrepair/missing in in wait station area, women restroom and ware washing area. Must repair and maintain. Wall in disrepair and tiles missing in ware washing area near one compartment. Must repair and maintain.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Non functional lights in wait station area, ware washing area and inside reach in freezer and coolers. Must repair/obtain lights.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Leaking drain pipe under three compartment sink and faucet leaking in disrepair at three compartment sink; Hot water faucet in disrepair in women restroom, water pressure low in men restroom; water leaking from pipe in water heater closet. Facility must repair all and maintain. Observed no hand sink in rear prep area or ware washing area. Facility must install hand sink plumbed to city water pressure.
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Facility missing thermometers for reach in coolers and freezers through out facility. Must obtain and maintain.
40
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Ice dispensing utensils not stored properly (Bowl stored inside ice). Must properly store dispensing utensils for prevention of contamination and maintain.
43
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: Facility does not have required food handler training certificates for all food handler employees. Must obtain and maintain training food handler certification for all employees.
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Dec 12, 2017
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED SINK AND STEAM TABLE.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN SHELVES AND CABINETS UNDER BEVERAGE AREA.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS, BETWEEN WATER HEATER AND FURNACE IN FURNACE ROOM. REMOVE EXCESS WATER OFF FLOOR IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
34
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER EXPOSED SINK IN PREP AREA.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Nov 20, 2017
Complaint
7 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REACH-IN COOLERS IN BEVERAGE AREA 52F AND DISH WASHING AREA 45.5F NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. COOLERS MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW. COOLERS ARE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW SHELL EGGS 51.8F, WHIPPING CREAM 51.8F, MILK 46.6F, RAW LIVERS 48.7F, POOLED EGGS 50.2F, COOKED RICE 47.9F, COOKED GREENS 57.6F, COOKED BEANS 55.9F, COOKED SWEET POTATOES 73.4F STORED IN REACH-IN COOLERS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY $80 AND 40LBS. ALL COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
3
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER 40 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED INSIDE CABINETS UNDER POP MACHINE IN BEVERAGE AREA, 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN FURNACE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2069336 ON 6-30-17:33-CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES, COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS, CABINETS, SHELVES IN BEVERAGE AND WAIT STATION AREAS. 34-GROUT ALL LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, DISH WASHING, AND FURNACE AREAS. 38-REPAIR LEAKING FAUCETS ON EXPOSED SINKS IN WAIT STATION AND PREP ARA. REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. 41-REMOVE SOILED WATER AND STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN STORAGE AREAS. ORGANIZE COOLERS TO ALLOW PROPER AIR CIRCULATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
29
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED SINK AND STEAM TABLE.
32
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: SECURE LOOSE LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE REACH-IN FREEZER IN DISH WASHING AREA.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING COLD WATER HANDLE OR EXPOSED SINK IN PREP AREA AND STRIPPED COLD WATER HANDLE ON EXPOSED SINK IN WAIT STATION.
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Jun 30, 2017
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES, COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS, CABINETS, SHELVES IN BEVERAGE AND WAIT STATION AREA.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: GROUT ALL LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS, IN PREP, STORAGE, DISHWASHING, AND FURNACE ROOM AREAS. REMOVE EXCESS WATER OFF FLOOR IN DISHWASHING AREA.
34
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING FAUCETS ON EXPOSED SINKS IN WAIT STATION AND PREP AREA. REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE SOILED WATER AND STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN STORAGE AREAS. ORGANIZE COOLERS TO ALLOW PROPER AIR CIRCULATION.
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Jun 19, 2017
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES, COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS, CABINETS, SHELVES IN BEVERAGE AND WAIT STATION AREA.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: GROUT ALL LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS, IN PREP, STORAGE, DISHWASHING, AND FURNACE ROOM AREAS. REMOVE EXCESS WATER OFF FLOOR IN DISHWASHING AREA.
34
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING FAUCETS ON EXPOSED SINKS IN WAIT STATION AND PREP AREA.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE SOILED WATER AND STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN STORAGE AREAS. ORGANIZE COOLERS TO ALLOW PROPER AIR CIRCULATION.
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Jun 9, 2017
Complaint
11 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: REAR TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN DISH WASHING AREA NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 55.1F, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW. COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
2
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED OVERNIGHT AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN REACH-IN COOLER, COOKED GREENS 71.6F, RICE 52.1F, YAMS 48.7-55.2F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 110 LBS AND $150 OF FOOD. ALL COLD FOOD MUST BE 40F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, AND SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
3
Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING PLATES IN LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AND DISH MACHINE NOT ADEQUATELY SANITIZING FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS WITH CHEMICAL CHLORINE AT 0 PPM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR DISH MACHINE AND MAINTAIN CHLORINE AT 100 PPM. LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVES INSIDE CABINETS UNDER BEVERAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
18
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY OR CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN CHICKEN (179.9F)PREPARED AND SERVED. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012A
21
Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION IN DISH MACHINE, 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, AND WIPING CLOTH SOLUTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
22
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES, COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS, CABINETS, SHELVES IN BEVERAGE AND WAIT STATION AREA.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: GROUT ALL LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS, IN PREP, STORAGE, DISHWASHING, AND FURNACE ROOM AREAS. REMOVE EXCESS WATER OFF FLOOR IN DISHWASHING AREA.
34
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING FAUCETS ON EXPOSED SINKS IN WAIT STATION AND PREP AREA.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE SOILED WATER AND STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN STORAGE AREAS. ORGANIZE COOLERS TO ALLOW PROPER AIR CIRCULATION.
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Jan 30, 2017
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES, COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: GROUT ALL LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS, IN PREP, STORAGE, DISHWASHING, AND FURNACE ROOM AREAS.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL ALL CRACKS IN WALLS ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, AND BEHIND REACH-IN COOLERS. REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS BEHIND REACH-IN COOLER.
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Jan 23, 2017
Complaint
12 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF REACH-IN COOLER 55.1F AND PREP COOLER 58.6F INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR COOLERS MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW. COOLERS ARE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOKED GREENS 81F, EGGS 61F, SLICED TOMATOES 60.3F, COOKED YAMS 56.5F,DICED TOMATOES 54.1F, POTATO SALAD 50.2F, CHICKEN GIZZARDS 48.3F, CHICKEN LIVERS 47.6F, SALMON 47F STORED IN PREP AND REACH-IN COOLERS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 162 LBS AND $700 OF FOOD. ALL COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE PREPARATION, DISPLAY, AND SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 30 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE CABINETS UNDER BEVERAGE MACHINE, 30 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AND EQUIPMENT IN FURNACE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
18
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INVERT ALL CARRYOUT CONTAINERS TO PROTECT FROM DUST, DIRT, CONTAMINATION.
31
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED GASKETS ON REACH-IN COOLER DOORS.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES, COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: GROUT ALL LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS, IN PREP, STORAGE, DISHWASHING, AND FURNACE ROOM AREAS.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL ALL CRACKS IN WALLS ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, AND BEHIND REACH-IN COOLERS. REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS BEHIND REACH-IN COOLER.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LOOSE FAUCET ON EXPOSED SINK IN WAIT STATION.
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE ADEQUATE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.
40
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE BOWL AND PROVIDE PROPER ICE SCOOP FOR DISPENSING ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE IN WAIT STATION.
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Nov 21, 2016
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT: INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIORS OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, ETC.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST KEEP FLOORS DRY IN PREP AREAS. STANDING WATER OBSERVED IN VARIOUS AREAS UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS TO REMOVE BUILD UP. CLEAN FLOORS AROUND AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN, BEVERAGE STATION AND STORAGE AREAS.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN AND DISHWASHING AREA.
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Sep 1, 2016
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT: INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIORS OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, ETC.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST KEEP FLOORS DRY IN PREP AREAS. STANDING WATER OBSERVED IN VARIOUS AREAS UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS TO REMOVE BUILD UP. CLEAN FLOORS AROUND AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN, BEVERAGE STATION AND STORAGE AREAS.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN AND DISHWASHING AREA.
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Aug 29, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FOUND TWO REFRIGERATION UNITS AT IMPROPER HOLDING TEMPERATURES. AMBIENT AIR TEMPS IN UNITS WERE 53F AND 48F. INSTRUCTED THAT UNITS MUST BE ABLE TO MAINTAIN TEMPERATURES AT 40F OR BELOW. UNITS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL REPAIRED AND INSPECTED BY THE CHICAGO DEPT OF HEALTH. MUST FAX A REQUEST TO 312 746-4240 OR EMAIL REQUEST TO CDPHFOOD@CDPH.ORG. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) ISSUED.
2
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE REFRIGERATION UNITS MENTIONED ABOVE. FOODS RANGED FROM 48F TO 53F. 52 POUNDS OF FOODS (TURKEY TAILS, AMERICAN CHEESE, BUTTER, COOKED WHITE RICE, GROUND TURKEY, RAW SALMON, RAW GIZZARDS AND LIVERS. VALUE AT $311 MANAGER DISGARDED AND DENATURED FOODS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) ISSUED.
3
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUBBER GASKETS AT SEVERAL REFRIGERATION UNITS IN POOR REPAIR; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE ALL GASKETS WHERE NEEDED TO AVOID ESCAPING AIR AND IMPROPER TEMPERATURES.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT: INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIORS OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, ETC.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST KEEP FLOORS DRY IN PREP AREAS. STANDING WATER OBSERVED IN VARIOUS AREAS UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS TO REMOVE BUILD UP. CLEAN FLOORS AROUND AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN, BEVERAGE STATION AND STORAGE AREAS.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN AND DISHWASHING AREA.
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Sep 17, 2015
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITY NOT MAINTAINING PROPER COOLING TEMPERATURE. FOUND PREP COOLER AT 83.5F. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MGR TO KEEP ALL COOLERS AT 40F OR LOWER. COOLER IS TAGGED NOT ALLWED TO USE. MUST CONTACT THE OFFICE OF CDPH FOR TAG REMOVAL REQUEST. CRTICAL CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005(A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. FOUND 10 LBS OF LIQUID EGGS STORED IN SAID COOLER AT 61.5F, 2 LBS OF CHOPPED TOMATO AT 72.4F, INSTRUCTED MGR TO STORE SUCH FOODS AT PROPER TEMPERATURE. CRTICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A). FOOD ITEMS DISCARDED VALUED AT $20.
3
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MISSING SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HAND SINK AND PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
32
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: STAND UP COOLERS AND FREEZER DOOR INTERIOR PANELS IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
32
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MISSING THERMOMETER IN DAIRY COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL
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78
Mar 10, 2015
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: SHELVES AND COUNTER TOPS IN KITCHEN AND DISH ROOM NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CELAN AND MAINTAIN.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MISSING AND BROKEN TILES ON WALLS OF DISH ROOM AND PREP AREA, ALSO CRACKS AND CREVICES NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
35
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET
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86
Feb 5, 2015
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: SHELVES AND COUNTER TOPS IN KITCHEN AND DISH ROOM NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CELAN AND MAINTAIN.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MISSING AND BROKEN TILES ON WALLS OF DISH ROOM AND PREP AREA, ALSO CRACKS AND CREVICES NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
35
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.
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86
Aug 1, 2014
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DAMAGED COVING AND FLOOR TILES AT WALL/FLOOR JUNCTION TO THE LEFT OF WAFFLE STATION. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SPRAYER HANGS BELOW RIM OF SINK BASINS. MUST RAISE AND KEEP SPRAYER ABOVE RIM OF SINK. NO VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON WATER LINE TO ICE MACHINE; MUST INSTALL.
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90
Jun 13, 2014
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DAMAGED COVING AND FLOOR TILES AT WALL/FLOOR JUNCTION TO THE LEFT OF WAFFLE STATION. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SPRAYER HANGS BELOW RIM OF SINK BASINS. MUST RAISE AND KEEP SPRAYER ABOVE RIM OF SINK. NO VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON WATER LINE TO ICE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL.
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90
Jun 11, 2014
Reinspection
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM JUNE 4, 2014 (REPORT #1473327) AS DESCRIBED BELOW: #18: EVIDENCE OF RODENTS. OBSERVED TWENTY-FIVE MOUSE DROPPINGS ON FLOORS OF FOOD AND SUPPLY STORAGE CLOSETS IN REAR HALLWAY; MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. HAVE PEST CONTROL TECHNICIAN SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT PRIOR TO REINSPECTION. TODAY WE OBSERVED ADDITIONAL MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE OF THE STORAGE ROOM NEXT TO REAR SIDE DOOR, INSIDE OF THE FURNACE ROOM ON FLOOR, ON FLOOR NEXT TO TWO DOOR COOLER IN BEVERAGE SERVICE AREA. ALL AREAS MUST BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM JUNE 4, 2014 AS INSTRUCTED: #29-PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: #33 CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT (FRYERS, STEAMTABLE, WAFFLE MAKERS ETC), CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOMS OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND DUST NOTED AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN VENTS IN HOODED AREA ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. #34 DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: UNDERNEATH ALL KITCHEN COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDERNEATH ALL SERVER STATION AREAS, UNDERNEATH DISHMACHINE AND SINKS, IN STORAGE ROOM NEXT TO WOMENS WASHROOM WHERE DRY GOODS ARE STORED, INSIDE UTILITY CLOSET ETC. SOME FLOOR TILES CRACKED AND FILLED WITH WATER. REPLACE OR SEAL AND REGROUT WHERE NEEDED IN KITCHEN. CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090 ISSUED.
14
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: UPGRADED TO CRITICAL VIOLATION #14.
18
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE DISPOSAL UNIT NOT CLEAN AND AREA AROUND CONTAINER AND DUMPSTER NOT MAINTAINED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GREASE CONTAINER AND AREA. CLEAN EXTERIOR OF GREASE DISPOSAL UNIT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 ISSUED.
19
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: UPGRADED TO CRITICAL VIOLATION #14.
29
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A SPLASHGUARD AT EXPOSED HANDSINK ON LEFT SIDE OF SINK SEPERATING IT FROM THE PREP TABLE NEXT TO IT.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN ALL STORAGE SHELVES IN KITCHEN, BEVERAGE STATION, SERVICE BAR AREA AND STORAGE ROOMS. CLEAN ALL COUNTER TOPS UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN, BEVERAGE STATION, SERVICE BAR AND ALL AREAS UNDERNEATH ALL COOKING/KITCHEN EQUIPMENT.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILE UNDER TWO DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT IN BAR SERVICE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOOR DRAINS IN KITCHEN AND OTHER AREAS UNDER EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. OBSERVED MISSING SCREWS IN FLOOR GREASE RECEPTOR BETWEEN THREE COMP SINK AND DISHMACHINE; REPLACE SCREWS.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: HOLES/OPENINGS IN WALLS AROUND PIPES AND DUCTS. MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
35
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL STORAGE CLOSETS MUST BE CLUTTER FREE; REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER AND POSSIBLE RODENT HARBORAGE. MAINTAIN ALL STORAGE ITEMS OFF OF FLOOR IN STORAGE CLOSETS.
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Jun 4, 2014
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWENTY-FIVE MOUSE DROPPINGS ON FLOORS OF STORAGE CLOSETS IN REAR HALLWAY; MUST CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. HAVE PEST CONTROL TECHNICIAN SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT PRIOR TO REINSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 ISSUED.
18
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM JAN. 3, 2014 AS INSTRUCTED: #33 CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT (FRYERS, STEAMTABLE, WAFFLE MAKERS ETC), CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOMS OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND DUST NOTED AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN VENTS IN HOODED AREA ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. #34 DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: UNDERNEATH ALL KITCHEN COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDERNEATH ALL SERVER STATION AREAS, UNDERNEATH DISHMACHINE AND SINKS, IN STORAGE ROOM NEXT TO WOMENS WASHROOM WHERE DRY GOODS ARE STORED, INSIDE UTILITY CLOSET ETC. SOME FLOOR TILE CRACKED AND FILLED WITH WATER, REPLACE OR SEAL AND REGROUT WHERE NEEDED IN KITCHEN. #35 SEAL HOLES IN WALLS AROUND ALL PIPES IN KITCHEN WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 ISSUED.
29
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: BUMPED UP TO SERIOUS.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: BUMPED UP TO SERIOUS.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: BUMPED UP TO SERIOUS.
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78
Jan 3, 2014
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE CUTTING BOARD AT PREP COOLER IN KITCHEN. CLEAN INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, CLEAN ICE DISPENSER CHUTE AT SODA MACHINE TO REMOVE PINK SLIMY SUBSTANCE OBSERVED.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT (FRYERS, STEAMTABLE, WAFFLE MAKERS ETC). CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOMS OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND DUST NOTED AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN UNDER SODA AND JUICE MACHINES IN WAIT STATION SERVING AREA. CLEAN VENTS IN HOODED AREA ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: UNDERNEATH ALL KITCHEN COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDERNEATH ALL SERVER STATION AREAS, UNDERNEATH DISHMACHINE AND SINKS, IN STORAGE ROOM NEXT TO WOMENS WASHROOM WHERE DRY GOODS ARE STORED, INSIDE UTILITY CLOSET ETC. SOME FLOOR TILE CRACKED AND FILLED WITH WATER; REPLACE OR SEAL AND REGROUT WHERE NEEDED IN KITCHEN.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL HOLES IN WALLS AROUND ALL PIPES IN KITCHEN WHERE NEEDED. REPLACE CRACKED OR MISSING WALL TILE IN KITCHEN BEHIND STEAMTABLE AND WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAK FROM PIPE UNDER ONE COMP SINK IN REAR OF KITCHEN, LEAK AT PIPE UNDER THREE COMP SINK AND CONDENSER LINE AND AREAS IN KITCHEN WHERE CONDENSATION OBSERVED AT VENT.
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: ALL THERMOMETERS IN REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS MUST BE VISIBLE; PROVIDE WHERE NEEDED.
40
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN UTILITY CLOSET.
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70
Sep 4, 2013
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS,SINKS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT,UNDER SINKS,ALONG WALLS AND THROUGHOUT PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER IN HOT WATER HEATER ROOM.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AND SERVICE AREAS. MUST REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
35
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A PROPER ICE DISPENSING UTENSIL AT THE CONSUMABLE ICE MACHINE. ALSO PROVIDE A SANITARY CONTAINER TO PROPERLY STORE UTENSILS.
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Aug 27, 2013
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: NOTED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED A TOTAL OF 575 LBS OF RAW SWAI FISH,MACARONI AND CHEESE,COOKED RED BEANS,COOKED GREENS,COOKED SWEET POTATOES AND RAW CHICKEN LIVERS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 56-80.5 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
3
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD NOT PROPERLY PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. NOTED WASTE WATER SPLASHING ONTO FRIED CHICKEN BEING STORED ON THE KITCHEN PREP COUNTER WHEN EMPLOYEES WASHING HANDS AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST PROVIDE A PROPER SPLASH GUARD AT THE HAND SINK. ALSO NOTED A HEAVY LEAK INSIDE THE REAR REACH IN COOLER. NOTED WASTE WATER DRIPPING HEAVILY FROM THE REFRIGERATION UNIT ONTO THE FOOD CONTAINERS STORED BELOW. MUST REPAIR LEAK AND PROPERLY PROTECT FOOD ITEMS DURING STORAGE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
16
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS,SINKS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT,UNDER SINKS,ALONG WALLS AND THROUGHOUT PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER IN HOT WATER HEATER ROOM.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AND SERVICE AREAS. MUST REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
35
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A PROPER ICE DISPENSING UTENSIL AT THE CONSUMABLE ICE MACHINE. ALSO PROVIDE A SANITARY CONTAINER TO PROPERLY STORE UTENSILS.
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74
Apr 24, 2013
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE RINSING MULTI USE UTENSILS WITH SPRAYER THEN TAKING TO SERVERS FOR USE TO CUSTUMERS WITHOUT USING SOAP OR SANITIZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED IMPROPER SANITIZING OF MULTI USE UTENSILS
8
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NEW CUTTING BOARD NEEDED AT REACH IN PREP COOLER. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
32
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGH OUT PREP AREA, DISH AREA AND WAIT STATION IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. FLOORS IN REAR DISH AREA AND PREP AREA REMOVE FOOD BUILD UP FROM MISSING GROUT AREAS AND REGROUT. MUST CLEAN, CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS WITH BROKEN TILES AND FOOD SPLATTER. MUST REPLACE BROKEN TILES AND REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK AT COKE MACHINE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Apr 17, 2013
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FOUND REACH IN COOLER AT IMPROPER AIR TEMPERATURE OF 52.2 DEGREES. COOLER MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL REPAIRED. REPAIR PERSON ARRIVED ON SITE TO REPAIR COOLER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) CITATION ISSUED PREMISES NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE
2
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FOLLOWING ITEMS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: 40 LBS POTATO SALAD 56.3 DEGREES $85.00, 40 LBS CHICKEN LEGS 55.2 DEGREES $48.00, 70 LBS MACARONI & CHEESE 55.9 DEGREES $120.00. ALL PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. TOTAL VALUE 150LBS $252.00 CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) CITATION ISSUED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE
3
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FOUND EVIDENCE OF MICE ACTIVITY IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: IN FURNACE ROOM 15-18 DROPPINGS, MOP SINK AREA 10-12 DROPPINGS, DRY STORAGE AREA 20-22 DROPPINGS, AND 5-7 DROPPINGS IN WAIT STATION. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED EVIDENCE OF MICE ACTIVITY.
18
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NEW CUTTING BOARD NEEDED AT REACH IN PREP COOLER. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, STEAM TABLE, PREP SINK, AND STORAGE CABINETS UNDER DRINK MACHINES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGH OUT PREP AREA, DISH AREA AND WAIT STATION IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. FLOORS IN REAR DISH AREA AND PREP AREA REMOVE FOOD BUILD UP FROM MISSING GROUT AREAS AND REGROUT. MUST CLEAN, CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS WITH BROKEN TILES AND FOOD SPLATTER. MUST REPLACE BROKEN TILES AND REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK AT COKE MACHINE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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67
Oct 30, 2012
Reinspection
10 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION # 29 FROM REPORT # 1285899 ON 10-16-2012 NOT CORRECTED. (29)- (33)MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYERS,COOLERS,SINKS,PREP TABLES & WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS,(34)MUST REMOVE POOLING WATER FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT DISH WASHING AREAS & REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILES AS NEEDED,(38)MUST REPAIR BROKEN PIPES UNDER RINSING SINK AT DISH MACHINE. MUST CORRECT ALL SERIOUS VIOLATIONS BY THE DATES SPECIFIED ON THE REPORT. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090
14
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. MUST PROVIDE.
21
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: PROPERLY LABEL ALL BULK FOD ITEM CONTAINERS.
30
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL BULK FOOD ITEM CONTAINERS AND MULTI USE KNIVES AND OTHER UTENSILS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN CUTTING BOARD AT THE PREP COOLER OR REPLACE.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP,STORAGE AND DISHWASHING AREAS. MUST REMOVE HEAVY GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR BROKEN WALL TILES ABOVE AND ON THE SIDE OF THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE MORE ADEQUATE LIGHTING ABOVE PREP COOLER AND REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE DISH WASHING AREA.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE DRIP PAN UNDERNEATH HAND SINK AND REPAIR LEAKY PIPES. MUST PROPERLY EXTEND WASTE PIPE OVER OPEN SITE DRAIN AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO PREVENT SPILLAGE ONTO FLOORS.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER FROM INTERIOR OF FURANCE ROOM TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
41
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEE COAT AND SOILED LINEN IMPROPERLY STORED IN PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE A SEPARATE SPACE TO PROPERLY STORE EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS.
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Oct 16, 2012
Complaint
14 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: REFRIGERATED FOOD STORAGE FACILITIES AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED LARGE PREP COOLER IN PREP AREA AND SMALL REACH IN COOLER IN FRONT SERVICE AREA AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 56.9-65.0 DEGREES F. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLERS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 115LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN,VARIOUS CHEESES,COOKED ONIONS,RAW SALMON,SLICED TOMATOES,MILK,CHEESE CAKE AND TURKEY BACON AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 55-116 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW OR 140 DEGREES F AND ABOVE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD NOT PROPERLY PROTECTED DURING STORAGE (ICE). NOTED EXCESSIVE MOLD & SLIME ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ON TOP OF ICE DURING STORAGE. MUST REMOVE SLIME & MOLD & PROPERLY MAINTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: NOTED EVIDENCE OF INSECTS AND RODENTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATLEY 35-40 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON THE SIDES OF THE STEAM TABLE,ON THE SIDE OF THE PREP COOLER AND ON THE INTERIOR OF THE FURNACE CLOSET. ALSO NOTED 2 LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING IN AND OUT OF AN ELECTRICAL OUTLET NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE INSECTS AND DROPPINGS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT # 1158319 ON 3-12-2012 NOT CORRECTED. (33)MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYERS,COOLERS,SINKS,PREP TABLES & WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS,(34)MUST REMOVE POOLING WATER FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT DISH WASHING AREAS & REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILES AS NEEDED,(36)MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB ON INTERIOR OF MOP SINK CLOSET,(38)MUST REPAIR BROKEN PIPES UNDER RINSING SINK AT DISH MACHINE,(41)STORE ALL ITEMS IN STORAGE CLOSETS OFF THE FLOOR 6 INCHES. MUST CORRECT ALL MINOR VIOLATIONS BY THE DATES SPECIFIED ON THE REPORT. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: PROPERLY LABEL ALL BULK FOD ITEM CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL BULK FOOD ITEM CONTAINERS AND MULTI USE KNIVES AND OTHER UTENSILS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN CUTTING BOARD AT THE PREP COOLER OR REPLACE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP,STORAGE AND DISHWASHING AREAS. MUST REMOVE HEAVY GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR BROKEN WALL TILES ABOVE AND ON THE SIDE OF THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE MORE ADEQUATE LIGHTING ABOVE PREP COOLER AND REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE DISH WASHING AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE DRIP PAN UNDERNEATH HAND SINK AND REPAIR LEAKY PIPES. MUST PROPERLY EXTEND WASTE PIPE OVER OPEN SITE DRAIN AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO PREVENT SPILLAGE ONTO FLOORS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER FROM INTERIOR OF FURANCE ROOM TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEE COAT AND SOILED LINEN IMPROPERLY STORED IN PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE A SEPARATE SPACE TO PROPERLY STORE EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS.
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Mar 12, 2012
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FOUND REFRIGERATED FOOD STORAGE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED REACH IN PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 44-46 DEGREES F. MUST REPAIR SO THAT COOLER MAINTAINS 40 DEGREES F & BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 70LBS OF SHREDDED CHEESE,RAW EGGS AND COOKED GREENS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 51-67 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F & BEL0W OR 140 DEGREES F & ABOVE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. NO APPROVED SANITIZING SOLUTION REGISTERING ON INTERIOR OF DISH MACHINE DURING USE. MUST REPAIR & PROVIDE A SANITIZING SOLUTION THAT WILL PROPERLY WASH,RINSE & SANITIZE MULTI USE ITEMS DURING THE FINAL RINSE CYCLE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD NOT PROPERLY PROTECTED DURING STORAGE (ICE). NOTED EXCESSIVE MOLD & SLIME ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ON TOP OF ICE DURING STORAGE. MUST REMOVE SLIME & MOLD & PROPERLY MAINTAIN. 7-38-005A
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYERS,COOLERS,SINKS,PREP TABLES & WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE POOLING WATER FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT DISH WASHING AREAS & REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILES AS NEEDED.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB ON INTERIOR OF MOP SINK CLOSET.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR BROKEN PIPES UNDER RINSING SINK AT DISH MACHINE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE ALL ITEMS IN STORAGE CLOSETS OFF THE FLOOR 6 INCHES.
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Oct 13, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON SHELVING UNITS. (MUST STORE INVERTED).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT DISWASHING AREAS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND SHELVING UNITS TO CLOSE TO DIRTY DISHES.(MUST INSTALL SPLASHGUARD)
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND CLUTTER STORED ON TOP OF COOLERS. OLD EQUIPMENT, ETC.
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Oct 5, 2010
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYERS AND OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT INCLUDING LEGS,WHEELS AND ATTACHED PIPING AND REMOVE EXTREME GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP. DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR SHELVES AMD MOTOR HOUSING OF ALL COOLERS. DETAIL CLEAN ALL PREP TABLES AND THE HOOD OVER COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REGROUT TILE FLOORS IN DISH WASHING AREA TO PREVENT INSECT HARBORAGE. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND AND UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT,COOLERS,SHELVING UNITS,SINKS AND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE AND OTHER FOOD DEBRIS. MUST INSTAL COVING IN WAIT STATION AREA WHERE MISSING.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST SEAL OPENING IN FLOOR IN FURNACE ROOM TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR ALL BROKEN WALL TILES IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. MUST REPAIR AND PAINT WALLS IN WAIT STATION AREA WHERE NEEDED.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE MORE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REAR STORGE CLOSET STORING APRONS AND DRY GOODS.
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Sep 23, 2010
Complaint
11 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FOUND REFRIGERATED FOOD STORAGE FACILITIES AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. FOUND TOP PORTION OF PREP COOLER AT 52.5 DEGREES F AND FOUND BOTTOM PORTION OF PREP COOLER AT 48 DEGREES F. MUST REPAIR OR ADJUST COOLER SO THAT IT MAINTAINS 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 160LBS OF SHREDDED CHEESE,COOKED RICE,COOKED SWEET POTATOES,COOKED GREENS,GRILLED ONIONS,COOKED CHICKEN,COOKED TURKEY SAUSAGE AND RAW EGGS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 49-70 DEGREES F FOR COLD FOODS AND 98-130 DEGREES F FOR HOT FOODS. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW OR 140 DEGREES F AND ABOVE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health. POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. EMPLOYEES IMPROPERLY WASHING HANDS IN COLD WATER DUE TO LACK OF HOT WATER ON SITE. MUST PROPERLY WASH HANDS IN HOT AND COLD OR TEMPERED WATER.CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010A.
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Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: All food establishments shall be provided with an adequate supply of hot and cold water under pressure properly connected to the city water supply. FOUND NO HOT RUNNING WATER ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FOUND EVIDENCE OF INSECTS AND RODENTS ON SITE. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 45 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN DRY GOODS STORAGE CLOSET,IN HALLWAY NEAR RESTROOMS,THROUGHOUT PREP AREA,UNDER DISH MACHINE AND IN CABINET UNDER SODA DISPENCERS. ALSO NOTED APPROXIMATELY 30 MICE DROPPINGS IN STORAGE CLOSET NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST REMOVE INSECTS AND DROPPINGS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYERS AND OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT INCLUDING LEGS,WHEELS AND ATTACHED PIPING AND REMOVE EXTREME GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP. DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR SHELVES AMD MOTOR HOUSING OF ALL COOLERS. DETAIL CLEAN ALL PREP TABLES AND THE HOOD OVER COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST REGROUT TILE FLOORS IN DISH WASHING AREA TO PREVENT INSECT HARBORAGE. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND AND UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT,COOLERS,SHELVING UNITS,SINKS AND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE AND OTHER FOOD DEBRIS. MUST INSTAL COVING IN WAIT STATION AREA WHERE MISSING.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REPAIR ALL BROKEN WALL TILES IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. MUST REPAIR AND PAINT WALLS IN WAIT STATION AREA WHERE NEEDED.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. MUST CHANGE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB IN REAR STORAGE CLOSET STORING APRONS AND DRY GOODS. ALSO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN MOP SINK CLOSET.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AND LEAKY PIPES UNDERNEATH ONE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER FROM INTERIOR OF FURNACE ROOM AND MOP SINK CLOSET. STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. ALSO STORE ALL PANS AND OTHER UTENSILS IN KITCHEN 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Jun 29, 2010
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REPLACE GROUT ON FLOOR IN KITCHEN DISH AREA, PREVENTION THE ATTRACTION OF FLYING INSECTS. REPLACE MISSING COVING/BASEBOARDS IN WAITSTAFF AREA/WALL DAMAGED.
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May 24, 2010
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS AT WALL, CEILING, AND WALL BASE AS NEEDED THROUGHOUT PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING AND VENT COVERS AT DISHWASHING AREA. ALSO, FOUND SEVERAL SECTIONS OF WALL TILES IN POOR REPAIR AND OR MISSING AT FRONT/REAR PREP AREAS, AND AT BEVERAGE UNITS.
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May 6, 2010
Complaint
11 minor violations.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. FOUND FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH NO SOAP NOR PAPER TOWELS. EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK ALSO NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING DUE TO STORAGE RACK AND STOCK ITEMS BLOCKING SAID SINK. ALSO, WATER PITCHER WITH UTENSILS BEING STORED INSIDE SAID HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE HAND WASHING SINK ACCESSIBLE FOR HANDWASHING, REMOVE ITEMS INSIDE SINK, AND PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL ALL TIMES TO WASH HANDS PER CITY CODE. CRITICAL 7-38-030 ISSUED.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 50 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ONION DRY STORAGE ROOM, STORAGE ROOM, OFFICE, FURNACE CLOSET, AND INSIDE CABINET UNDER BEVERAGE DISPENSER UNITS AROUND SODA SYRUP LINES. ALSO, FOUND APPROXIMATELY 10-15 FRUIT FLIES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ONION STORAGE ROOM, DINING AREA, AT WALLS UNDER, AND AROUND ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AT DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND RECOMMEND PEST CONTROL TO SERVICE PREMISES. SERIOUS 7-38-020 ISSUED.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. FOUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE AND WASTE GREASE AREA NOT CLEAN NOT MAINTAINED. EXCESSIVE GREASE RECEPTICLE WITH GREASE BUILDUP ON TOP, SIDES, RIM, WHEELS, AND SPILLS ON GROUND. ALSO, DUMPSTER LIDS NOT RODENT PROOFED, OPENINGS/CRACKED LIDS ALLOWING RODENT ENTRY AND FOOD DEBRIS/SPILLS ON GROUND IN FRONT OF OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE SPILLS, RODENT PROOF LIDS, AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. SERIOUS 7-38-020 ISSUED.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE UTENSILS INVERTED AND OR IN CLEAN, DESIGNATED AREA.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD LINING FROM PREP TABLES AND PROVIDE RACKS/SHELVES FOR STOCK ITEMS/REMOVE LARGE STONES BEING USED TO SUPPORT METAL RACKS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS, UNDER, AROUND DEEP FRYERS, VENT COVERS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS, SHELVES AT FRONT SERVICE AREA TO REMOVE SPILLS, HAND WASHING SINKS, ONE COMPARTMENT SINK, METAL RACKS NEXT TO DISHMACHINE, UTILITY SINK CLOSET, BEHIND BEVERAGE DISPENSER UNITS,FURNACE ROOM, SODA SYRUP STORAGE CABINET, ELECTRICAL OUTLETS AT PREP AREA WITH FOOD DEBRIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES, ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE IN STORAGE ROOMS, PREP AREAS, MEN'S TOILET STALL, DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT SOME FLOOR SECTION TILES IN PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS AT WALL, CEILING, AND WALL BASE AS NEEDED THROUGHOUT PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING AND VENT COVERS AT DISHWASHING AREA. ALSO, FOUND SEVERAL SECTIONS OF WALL TILES IN POOR REPAIR AND OR MISSING AT FRONT/REAR PREP AREAS, AND AT BEVERAGE UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALLS AND WALL BASE IN KITCHEN, DISHWASINHG AREA, AND AT BEVERAGE DISPENSER UNITS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULBS INSIDE REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS AND DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIGHT BULB IN UTILITY ROOM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKS AT HANDLES AT ONE COMPARTMENT SINKS, THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA AND AT LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE AT SIDES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ITEMS ESPECIALLY IN DRY STORAGE ROOM, FURNACE ROOM, AND NEXT TO REAR SIDE EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE CLUTTERED STORAGE ROOMS AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALL TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Jan 22, 2010
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR AND FLOOR DRAINS IN KITCHEN NOT CLEAN MUST DETAIL CLEAN SAME AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WALLS IN DRY STORAGE ROOM NOT MAINTAINED, REPAIR SAME.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. DRAIN PIPE IN MEN'S TOILET AT THE URINAL NOT MAINTAINED MUST REPAIR SAME. DETAIL CLEAN EXHAUST HOOD IN KITCHEN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chicago's Home of Chicken & Waffles last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chicago's Home of Chicken & Waffles on file is from Jun 27, 2025. The public record contains 50 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chicago's Home of Chicken & Waffles?
Across the inspection record, “approved thawing methods used” has been cited 28 times, more than any other issue at Chicago's Home of Chicken & Waffles.
Has Chicago's Home of Chicken & Waffles' inspection record improved over time?
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